Massa d'Albe

Massa d'Albe
Comune
Comune di Massa d'Albe
The town with the Monte Velino in the background.

Coat of arms
Massa d'Albe
Location of Massa d'Albe in Italy
Coordinates: 42°6′30″N 13°23′43″E / 42.10833°N 13.39528°E / 42.10833; 13.39528Coordinates: 42°6′30″N 13°23′43″E / 42.10833°N 13.39528°E / 42.10833; 13.39528
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Frazioni Albe, Forme
Government
  Mayor Nazzareno Lucci
Area
  Total 68.33 km2 (26.38 sq mi)
Elevation 865 m (2,838 ft)
Population (30 November 2017)[1]
  Total 1,460
  Density 21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Massetani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 67050
Dialing code 0863
Patron saint Simplicius, Constantius, and Victorianus
Saint day 26 August
Website Official website

Massa d'Albe is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is part of the Marsica.

The town was founded in the 14th century by the inhabitants of the ancient Alba Fucens, whose remains are in the area. The current comune was formed after 1915 by the union of two former comuni, Masa and Corona, destroyed by an earthquake.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

See also

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